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Document | Title | Date |
20080201847 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress. | 08-28-2008 |
20080201848 | Device for Preventing Decubitus - Device for preventing decubitus, consisting of a number of adjacent members ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080209634 | Comfort glide hospital gurney - The Comfort Glide Hospital Gurney will provide shock absorption relief through the use of spring, gas, or air shock absorbers mounted within each of the structural support legs of the gurney. This preferred structure will allow for a less traumatizing experience for the hospital patient who is already in physical pain. In use, the patient will lay atop of the Comfort Glide Hospital Gurney during transportation to and from surgery, X-Ray or a variety of other transportation needs. The patient will feel less pain throughout their journey when being rolled over carpeted areas to tile floor areas, anywhere there may be a gap in the flooring, and especially when being moved in and out of an elevator. The Comfort Glide Hospital Gurney shall accomplish a less painful ride throughout the patient's hospital experience along with convenience and safety. | 09-04-2008 |
20080209635 | System and Method for Maintaining Air Inflatable Mattress Configuration - A system and method for maintaining an air inflation mattress configuration sufficient for patient support and comfort. Infrared illumination levels are measured within individual or groups of inflated mattress chambers. A staggered approach to illumination monitoring of chambers or sections to eliminate crosstalk between the infrared sensors is carried out. Distributed microprocessor controllers established in a network configuration utilizing controller network protocols reduces the wiring and connections necessary for the assembled system. Various mattress cushion construction techniques, such as sewing and or RF welding methods, are used for the creation of individual chambers utilizing specific types of IR translucent, transparent or reflective materials. The construction of the cushions and bladders in the system includes the use of various types of fabrics with low to high air loss qualities as required. The overall mattress assembly, including the control systems and the methodologies associated with such control systems, provide a unique approach to the maintenance of a consistently comfortable patient support surface. The use of a handheld unit for both programming the system and downloading information about the operation of the system is also anticipated. The specific cushion construction designs associated with the head, body, and foot cushion components of the mattress are tailored to operate specifically with the control capabilities (sensors and air flow regulators) of the invention. | 09-04-2008 |
20080235872 | USER INTERFACE FOR HOSPITAL BED - A user module for a patient support apparatus is provided. The user module has a user interface operably coupled thereto. The user interface includes an input device and an output device. The output device includes a visual display including textual and non-textual elements. The non-textual elements include enhanced, graphical, and animated portions relating to one or more operational features of the patient support or to a person positionable on the patient support. The input device includes one or more touch sensors corresponding to defined regions of the visual display. | 10-02-2008 |
20080263771 | ENDBOARD FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT - An endboard such as a headboard or a footboard for a patient support is provided. The endboard is suitable for use in connection with care equipment, a service supply, and a service line operably coupling the service supply to the care equipment. The endboard includes at least one line support. | 10-30-2008 |
20090013468 | Radiotherapy apparatus - A patient support system comprises a base, an upstanding support, and a couch attached to the support and having a cantilever section extendable beyond the support; the support including a couch drive means to adjust the position of the couch relative to the support; further comprising a support drive means for translationally driving the support relative to the base in the direction of the cantilever section. This removes inaccuracies from patient position measurements that result from changes in the cantilever geometry during movement of the patient from a measuring position to a treatment position. The support drive means can be located in the base or in the support, and allows the patient support system as a whole to be translated, thereby permitting the patient to be moved into and out of an enclosed treatment area without affecting the vertical location of the patient. The only change to the patient position is in the translational position, which can be calibrated by way of fixed end stops for the support drive means. The present invention further relates to a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising a patient support as set out above, and an enclosed treatment area positioned in line with the cantilever section. | 01-15-2009 |
20090049609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OCCLUDE PATIENT ENTRAPMENT ZONES - A system and method for occluding potential entrapment zones in a bed. The system includes a head-end assembly with a head-end cover enclosing a head-end pad and a pair of reinforcing end members. The system also includes a torso assembly, a leg assembly and a foot-end assembly with covers enclosing pads and reinforcing members. | 02-26-2009 |
20090049610 | PROXIMITY ACTIVATION OF VOICE OPERATION OF HOSPITAL BED - A patient-support apparatus comprises a control system, a receiver configured to detect a signal from the badge when the emitter is proximate the patient-support apparatus, and a voice recognition module configured to provide inputs to the control system to control at least one function of the patient-support apparatus. | 02-26-2009 |
20090056020 | PRESSURE DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT SENSOR INCORPORATING AT LEAST ONE RESISTIVE FORCE-DETECTOR CELL - The present disclosure relates to a pressure sensor, in particular for detecting and measuring at least one bearing pressure applied to a support device, in which said pressure sensor comprises at least one resistive force-detector cell placed between at least two protective plates suitable for avoiding any pressure bearing at a point or along a line directly against a surface of the resistive cell and for converting such a pressure into uniform pressure over the entire area of the resistive cell. The present disclosure also relates to a support device including such a pressure sensor and to a method of measuring pressures applied to such a support device by an object to be supported such as the body of a patient. | 03-05-2009 |
20090070934 | MEDICAL WORKSTATION FOR PATIENTS - A medical workstation and workstation system for patients includes a bed for positioning the patient in the lying position, a plurality of mobile work units, which are connected to the bed, a control unit, which is arranged at the bed and which can be connected via a first supply cable to a stationary media port, on the one hand, and via a second supply cable to a mobile media port, on the other hand, for supplying a work unit. The control unit is designed as a distribution unit, to which a plurality of mobile work units ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090119841 | Bed apparatus and method of determining body movement - A bed apparatus includes a connecting frame of a bed, a detecting unit, a determining unit, and an output unit. The detecting unit is provided on a part of the connecting frame, and detects an amount of deformation of the connecting frame continuously. The determining unit determines a body movement of a person on the bed based on a result of detection by the detecting unit. The output unit outputs a result of determination made by the determining unit. | 05-14-2009 |
20090119842 | PATIENT BED SYSTEM - In a patient bed system, comprising a patient bed, a support column for supporting the bed and a trolley for transporting the bed, the bed having arranged on it first coupling elements ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090126112 | Operating Table Column - An operating table column is disclosed which includes a column shaft, on which an operating table top can be fixed, and a column foot which can be secured in place on a floor. The column shaft is mounted on the column foot so as to be rotatable about its vertical axis. Electrical transmission elements which interact with one another are arranged on the column shaft and on the column foot for transferring electrical energy, and the column shaft is freely rotatable in relation to the column foot while a transfer of electricity via the transmission elements is maintained. | 05-21-2009 |
20090193586 | GUIDE DEVICE FOR A MOTORIZED TABLE COMPRISING A UNIT THAT GROUPS THE TABLE CONTROLS TOGETHER - The invention relates to a guide device for a motorized operating table comprising a bed intended to support a patent and a base supporting said bed, said base comprising a motor unit, of the type comprising a control unit intended to control the movement of the table, said control unit being coupled to the table motor unit, and characterized in that the control unit comprises a casing comprising housing designed to accommodate a control device intended to control the position of the bed with respect to the base supporting the bed and with respect to the movement of the motorized table. | 08-06-2009 |
20090211026 | MEDICAL TRANSPORT SAFETY APPARATUS WITH LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus, such as a stretcher or gurney, which may be used to transport an injured person is a safe and efficient manner. The apparatus is especially suitable for safely transporting injured persons in, for example, dimly lit areas. More specifically, the apparatus has adjustable lights which may illuminate both a patient and the ground during movement of the apparatus. The lighting system also has a battery source which recharges when the apparatus is electrically connected to a docking station located within an ambulance, hospital or other suitable place. The apparatus may increase the effectiveness of medical treatment by allowing EMS specialists or paramedics or other persons to effectively and quickly provide medical care to an injured patient. Further, the apparatus allows the user to have two hands free to carry and/or control the stretcher, gurney or the like as a result of the user not having to carry a hand-held flashlight. | 08-27-2009 |
20090260158 | Bed Apparatus Provided With Bed-Departure Prediction and Detection System - A load measuring unit detects the load of a bed section and generates a load signal. A body weight computing unit computes the body weight of a user positioned on the bed section on the basis of the load signal. A first determination unit determines whether the body weight is equal to or less than a prescribed threshold. A center-of-gravity position computing unit computes a center-of-gravity position of the user on the basis of the load signal. A second determination unit determines whether the center-of-gravity position is in a monitored area of the bed section. The state of the user is detected to away from the bed when the first determination unit has determined that the body weight is equal to or less than a prescribed threshold, and the second determination unit has determined that the center-of-gravity position is within the monitored area. | 10-22-2009 |
20090265852 | PATIENT POSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A patient position apparatus includes a plurality of sensing conductors and a control module operatively coupled to the sensing conductors. The sensing conductors are arranged along a substantially planar surface. The sensing conductors provide sensing information in response to a patient being within proximity of the sensing conductors. The control module selectively adjusts fluid pressure of at least one inflatable cell in response to the sensing information. | 10-29-2009 |
20090288254 | PATIENT SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM - A movable patient support includes a frame, a patient support surface supported at the frame, a base supporting the frame and having a plurality of bearing assemblies for moving the base along a floor surface. The support also includes a brake, a brake actuator for actuating the brake of at least one bearing assembly, and a brake bar coupled to the brake actuator. The brake bar is movable between a non-braking position and a braking position wherein the actuator causes the brake to move to its braking position. Further, the brake bar extends between the head end and the foot end of the frame and further has a portion extending outwardly from the brake actuator to at least close proximity to the bearing footprint defined by the bearing assemblies but within the frame footprint to thereby provide relatively easy access to the brake bar to an attendant standing adjacent one of the longitudinal sides of the frame. | 11-26-2009 |
20090307844 | Transport Apparatus - An apparatus comprises a frame and a transport assembly supporting the frame. The transport assembly is configured to selectively move relative to the frame between a transport position and a brake position. A portion of the frame frictionally engages a portion of the transport assembly in the brake position to affect a brake application that resists the transportation of the frame. The portion of the frame is disengaged from the portion of the transport assembly in the transport position to allow for transportation of the frame. | 12-17-2009 |
20100011504 | OPERATING TABLE GUIDE DEVICE CONSISTING OF GUIDE ARMS DESIGNED TO BE FIXED IN DETACHABLE FORM ON THE AFOREMENTIONED TABLE AND OPERATING TABLE COMPRISING SUCH GUIDE ARMS - The invention concerns a guiding device for a mobile operating table comprising at least one lateral rail for accessories, the aforementioned device comprising at least one guiding arm stretching along an axis and presenting an extremity fitted with a fastening mechanism permitting a detachable fixing of the aforementioned guide arm on the rail of the operating table, characterized in that the fastening means consist of at least one notch oriented along an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the guiding arm, said notch being capable of accommodating a spacer linking the side rail to the operating table, and a blocking element configured to block the guide arm on the rail by pressure of the aforementioned blocking element. | 01-21-2010 |
20100071131 | Support apparatus and patient support table as well as medical device - The invention relates to a support apparatus on which a patient can be supported in a comfortable and secure manner for the preparation for an examination and for the examination, in particular an endorectal biopsy. The support apparatus comprises a sliding apparatus connected to a bearing substructure and is supported in a displaceable manner on the sliding apparatus so that it can be moved partially beyond the substructure connected to the sliding apparatus. The support apparatus also comprises a cutout. The invention also relates to a patient support table comprising a connecting apparatus to connect the patient support table to the support apparatus and serving as a bearing substructure for the support apparatus. A medical device, in particular an MR device, is also disclosed comprising a patient tunnel and the patient support table that can be introduced into the patient tunnel. | 03-25-2010 |
20100077548 | VISUAL INDICATOR ASSEMBLY FOR BRAKE FOR BED - A brake assembly includes a base member configured for attachment to the leg of a bed, a brake mounted to the base member, and a visual indicator assembly mounted in relation to the base member. The brake is operable to be selectively applied to prevent movement of the bed and the visual indicator assembly provides a visual indicia of when the brake is one of applied and released. | 04-01-2010 |
20100088820 | USE OF DIRECTIONAL SOUND SOURCE, MEDICAL TREATMENT STATION AND MEDICAL TREATMENT ROOM - The invention relates to the use of a directional sound source, a medical treatment station and a treatment room, in which each such medical treatment station has a directional sound source assigned to it. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095455 | Chair Stabilizer For Refractive Surgery - Devices, systems, and methods for supporting and/or stabilizing a patient can help to position a patient relative to a therapeutic laser beam, for example, inhibiting motion or deflection during a refractive procedure on the eyes, and the like. A stabilizing structural member can support a chair or other patient support near shoulders of the patient, and the member may remain stationary while the chair is driven in a horizontal plane by a linkage. Often, a nominal patient center of gravity is located between the support member and a portion of the patient support which is supported by the linkage to reduce cantilever effects. The member may be rigidly attached to a vertical motion stage which moves the chair at an angle, for example at an angle normal to the horizontal plane. | 04-22-2010 |
20100101022 | APPARATUSES FOR SUPPORTING AND MONITORING A PERSON - Embodiments disclosed herein related to person support apparatuses and systems, and in particular, to such apparatuses and systems that incorporate or are used with vital signs monitoring devices. | 04-29-2010 |
20100132117 | PIECE OF RESTING FURNITURE SUCH AS A BED OR CHAIR - A piece of resting furniture such as a bed or chair comprising a least one actuator ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100146704 | Fail-Proof Control For Hospital Beds - A control system for nursing care beds contains additional current and state (switch-on, switch-off) monitoring of the motors to sense potential thermal overload conditions. In an embodiment of the invention, if the control system detects that a motor has remained switched-on longer than a predetermined time and current is also flowing during this time, the control transitions to a blocking state to prevent thermal overloading of the motors. | 06-17-2010 |
20100146705 | PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH A LOCKING DECK SECTION - A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck movable from a use position to a stowed position. The patient-support deck is configured to engage receivers of the patient-support apparatus to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. A storage structure is configured to support the patient-support deck in a stowed position. The storage structure is configured to deflect under load to prevent damage to the storage structure or patient-support deck. | 06-17-2010 |
20100162488 | PATIENT HANDLING SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for transporting a patient between a plurality of diagnostic and/or therapy work stations. At each work station, a diagnostic and/or therapy process can be performed on the patient while the patient is attached to a table plate. The patient remains continuously attached to the table plate during a first diagnostic and/or therapy process at a first diagnostic and/or therapy work station, during transport to a second diagnostic and/or therapy work stations and during a second diagnostic and/or therapy process at said second diagnostic and/or therapy work station. | 07-01-2010 |
20100175190 | Comfortable bed preventing bed sores for invalids and sleep disturbing patient - A comfortable bed is provided. The bed comprises of one head panel, one foot panel, two side support panels, one bed plate, one removable key-hole shape panel, and two side bottom frames. Each of the two side support panels comprises of a rigid portion and a soft resilient portion. The resilient portion comprises of one body of soft rubbery material, such as poly-urethane or silicon rubber, one side of which has two smooth rounded humps and the other side is straight. The soft resilient portion allows the user to lean his/her hand or leg with comfort and help the user fall a sleep easily. A key hole shape panel and groove developed on the bed plate helps the user when excretion is needed with help of an assistant. | 07-15-2010 |
20100205739 | THERMOREGULATION EQUIPMENT FOR PATIENT ROOM - An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column. | 08-19-2010 |
20100287702 | Comfortable bed preventing bed sores for invalids and sleep disturbing patient - A comfortable bed is provided. The bed is comprised of one head panel, one foot panel, two side support panels, one bed plate, one removable key-hole shape panel, and two side bottom frames. The two side support panels are comprised of a rigid wood portion and a soft resilient portion. The resilient portion is comprised of a smooth rounded “W” shaped soft rubbery material such as poly-urethane or silicone rubber. The soft resilient portion allows the user to lean his/her hand or leg with comfort and help the user fall asleep easily. A key hole shape panel and groove developed on the bed plate helps the user when excretion is needed with help of an assistant. | 11-18-2010 |
20110030141 | SYSTEMS FOR PATIENT SUPPORT, MONITORING AND TREATMENT - A patient support system, such as a bed, stretcher, wheelchair or the like, has an electronic control system and a user interface. The electronic control system and the user interface control bed functions, such as articulation of the head, seat, and leg sections of the bed deck, and control and/or monitor the operation of medical equipment, such as heart rate monitors, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, sequential compression therapy devices, chest wall oscillation devices, respiratory therapy devices, blood oxygen monitors, and the like. In some embodiments, the electronic control system and user interface communicate with patient personal digital devices, such as audio players, computers, and phones. The user interface is on the headboard, footboard, and/or on a siderail of the bed in some embodiments. | 02-10-2011 |
20110047700 | Longitudinal Drive for Patient Support Systems - An optimized patient table arrangement for a medical examination device is described. The arrangement has a patient support table and a carrier arrangement on which the patient support table is movably arranged. The arrangement further has a movement device through which the patient support table is able to be moved relative to the medical examination device and a drive device through which the movement device is able to be driven. The movement device has two belts which are able to be meshed with one another in a zip and are able to be moved in parallel to one another along an essentially straight path. The belt elements each has belt drive engagement devices on one site that engage into drive engagement units of a drive wheel. | 03-03-2011 |
20110083270 | POWERED TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHODS - A powered transport device for a person support apparatus includes a floor contacting driver, a prime mover, a power source and a controller. The prime mover is coupled to the driver and an output of the prime mover provides input to the driver. The power source provides power to the prime mover. The controller senses a performance characteristic of the powered transport device and varies the operation of the powered transport device based solely on the performance characteristic. | 04-14-2011 |
20110126354 | USER INTERFACE FOR POWER DRIVE SYSTEM OF A PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a patient support coupled to the frame, a plurality of casters and a wheel coupled to the frame, a motor coupled to the wheel and operable to rotate the wheel to propel the patient support apparatus along a floor, and an electrical system comprising a controller configured to signal operation of the motor to rotate the wheel to propel the patient support apparatus along the floor. The electrical system further includes user inputs adjacent at least one end of the frame and adjacent at least one side of the frame. The user inputs including forward and reverse switches that are engaged to determine whether the patient support apparatus is propelled in a forward direction or a rearward direction, respectively. | 06-02-2011 |
20110131725 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH MODULAR INTEGRATED FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method for providing a fluid pressure supply system releasably coupled to a docking station of a patient support system. One or more coupling members can provide fluid communication between the fluid pressure supply source and a patient support member of the patient support system. | 06-09-2011 |
20110138534 | SHELL FOR MATTRESS FOR ADJUSTABLE BED - The systems and methods described herein include a shell that fits around the mattress of an adjustable bed. The shell may help cover unsightly pivot joints and motors that are part of the adjustable bed. The shell may help hold the mattress in place during the operation of the adjustable bed, or when a user exits or enters the bed. The shell may further help keep the shape of the mattress and prevent the mattress from sagging with time and use. Additionally, the systems and methods described herein include for providing additional features in the shell. Such features may help the user be more comfortable in the adjustable bed, and improve the user's quality of life. These features may be especially useful for patients confined an adjustable bed for prolonged periods of time, such as in a hospital or elderly home care. | 06-16-2011 |
20110162142 | ENDBOARD FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT - An endboard such as a headboard or a footboard for a patient support is provided. The endboard is suitable for use in connection with care equipment, a service supply, and a service line operably coupling the service supply to the care equipment. The endboard includes at least one line support. | 07-07-2011 |
20110179570 | MOVABLE EXAMINATION BED - The present embodiments provide a movable examination bed that includes a movable platform for supporting an object to be examined, a supporting body connected to the movable platform from below and used for supporting the movable platform, and a guide rail arranged underneath the movable platform. The examination bed also includes a transport mechanism that drives the supporting body such that the supporting body moves on the guide rail. The examination bed includes a connection mechanism securely connected to the transport mechanism, an electromagnet fixed to the connection mechanism and operable to magnetically attract the supporting body, and a controller operable to control the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet and the supporting body. The examination bed is operable to rapidly separate the movable platform from the transport mechanism in case of an emergency and return the movable platform to an original position after the emergency situation is over. | 07-28-2011 |
20110185501 | MOBILE TREATMENT TABLE - A mobile treatment table having a central support operably connected with a wheel assembly. A support member is pivotally connected with the central support and operable between a vertical position and a horizontal position. At least one support leg is disposed at a distal end of the support member and operable between a deployed position substantially orthogonal to the support member and a non-deployed position substantially parallel with the support member. A handle extends from a proximal end of the support member and forms a portion of the support member when the support member is in the horizontal position. | 08-04-2011 |
20110185502 | MOBILE TREATMENT TABLE - A mobile treatment table including a central support. A first support member is pivotally connected with the central support and operable between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position. A second support member is pivotally connected with the central support and includes a handle integral therewith. The second support member is operable between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position. A wheel assembly is operably connected with the second support member and operable between an extended position adjacent a first side of the support member and a retracted position adjacent a second side of the support member. | 08-04-2011 |
20110214234 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY FOR HOSPITAL BED - A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a siderail coupled to the frame for movement between raised and lowered positions. The patient support apparatus has a display screen that, in one embodiment, is coupled to the siderail and in another embodiment is coupled to the frame with a flexible arm. The display screen displays a first graphical user interface when the display screen is positioned at a first position and a second graphical user interface when the display screen is positioned at a second position. | 09-08-2011 |
20110239370 | SYSTEMS FOR RELIEVING PRESSURE SORES AND METHODS THEREFOR - A pressure sore relief system includes a plurality of sensors in communication with a surface, whereby each sensor operates independently of one another for detecting a pressure level at a particular region of the surface and generating a feedback signal that corresponds to the detected pressure level, and a system controller adapted to receive the feedback signals from the sensors and generate a plurality of output signals in response to each of the feedback signals. The pressure sore relief system includes a plurality of actuators in communication with the surface and being adapted to receive the output signals from the system controller, whereby each output signal generated by the system controller is associated with one of the actuators. The actuators are adapted to selectively vibrate for minimizing the likelihood of a patient developing pressure sores. The pressure sore relief system may be positioned over a mattress or a chair. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247137 | Siderail Accessory Module - An apparatus comprises a housing and a communication system. The housing includes a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion has an engagement surface and a coupler configured to cooperate with a portion of a person-support apparatus to removably couple the housing to the person-support apparatus. The communication system includes at least one communication device coupled to the housing. The communication device is configured to at least one of transmit and receive at least one of a data signal and a power signal to/from the person-support apparatus and an external device. | 10-13-2011 |
20110252564 | Rotatable Surgery Table - A surgical table for infants and small animals has a bed assembly that is rotatable. The bed assembly includes a stationary plate and a rotating plate with a brake that controls rotation. The bed assembly may be connected by a clamp to the frame of a conventional operating table and supported alongside or above. The bed assembly may also be permanently mounted on its own vertical support. The bed assembly may also be permanently mounted to the operating table by an articulated clamp that allows the bed assembly to be stored alongside. A central opening is present in both plates so that hoses and wires connected to the patient will pass through this opening to permit rotation of the patient with the table with no stress on the hoses or wires where they connect to the patient. | 10-20-2011 |
20110258779 | HOSPITAL BED - A patient support incorporates a lying surface and at least one siderail on at least one side of the support. The siderails are operable between a raised position, an intermediate position, and a lowered position. The siderails are biased along a first range of motion by a first biasing member, and are biased along a second range of motion by a second biasing member. In the intermediate position, the siderails may define a gap through which a patient can ingress or egress the bed. In the raised and intermediate positions, the siderails may define gaps between each other and/or between the siderails and a headboard and footboard, that are sufficiently small to prevent accidental egress, and sufficiently large to prevent pinching and entrapment. | 10-27-2011 |
20110296613 | MEDICAL TABLE WITH A SUPPORT BOARD - The present embodiments provide a medical table with a support board, into which measurement devices are integrated. The measurement devices enable an expansion of the support board caused by a weight load to be determined. The measurement devices include carbon fibers. | 12-08-2011 |
20120005832 | Bed Structure with a Deck Section Motion Converter - A bed structure includes a frame | 01-12-2012 |
20120023670 | PERSON-SUPPORT APPARATUS INDICATOR - A siderail assembly comprises a siderail body and an indicator. The siderail body includes a handle configured to be gripped by a person. The indicator is configured to emit light to identify the location of the handle. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030875 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING REMOVABLE HEADBOARD - A hospital bed ( | 02-09-2012 |
20120036636 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH UNIVERSAL ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - A patient support includes a patient support surface, a fluid movement system provided at the patient support, a port mounted at the patient support in selective fluid communication with the fluid movement system, and a device selected from the group consisting of an inflatable device, a conduit, an air operated device, an actuator, a ventilator, and a chamber, with the port adapted for coupling to the device for delivering fluid to the device from the fluid movement system when the device is coupled to the port. | 02-16-2012 |
20120054963 | SUPPORT DEVICE WHICH IS ADJUSTABLE BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - Support device, which is adjustable by an electric motor, for cushioning of a piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying on has a first support part, and a second support part pivotable about a pivot axis, between which a third support part is provided. Support device has an electric motor drive which has an adjusting element connected in a force-transmitting manner to the second support part by an actuating element for pivoting second support part. Actuating element has a rod-like configuration, by which the adjusting element is guided in a linearly displaceable manner in guide formed on third support part. Actuating element engages with second support part for pivoting the second support part eccentrically relative to pivot axis. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060287 | SUPPORT DEVICE WHICH IS ADJUSTABLE BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - Support device is adjustable by an electric motor, for supporting cushioning of a piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying on, and has a base body with a first support part that is adjustable, in particular pivotable, with respect to a second support part. Support device has an electric motor adjusting device connected with first support part for adjusting it. Adjusting device has a first and a second adjusting unit second adjusting unit which are provided on opposite longitudinal sides of base body. A rotationally supported component of the first adjusting unit is connected in rotationally fixed manner to a similar component of the second adjusting unit via a connecting shaft, and a shared electric motor is associated with the adjusting units. The rotationally supported component in each case is an input-side transmission element of a reduction gear. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060288 | SUPPORT DEVICE WHICH IS ADJUSTABLE BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - Support device, adjustable by electric motor, for supporting cushioning of a piece of furniture for sitting or lying on, in particular a bed mattress, has base body with first adjustable support part, in particular pivotable, relative to second support part. Electric motor adjusting device adjusts first support part, and has first and second adjusting unit provided on opposite longitudinal sides of base body. Rotationally supported component of first adjusting unit is connected, rotationally fixed, to similar component of second adjusting unit by a connecting shaft, and axial ends of connecting shaft engage in recesses in rotatably supported components. Connecting shaft is axially movable between a first position in which rotatably supported components are connected rotationally fixedly by connecting shaft, and a second position in which one end of the connecting shaft is released from recess, and connecting shaft is pretensioned in first position by a spring. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060289 | SUPPORT DEVICE WHICH IS ADJUSTABLE BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - Support device, which is adjustable by an electric motor, for cushioning of a piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying on has a base body, a first support section for supporting a person resting on support device, in a head/upper body region, and a second support section for supporting a person, in calf/thigh region. Stationary third support section is provided between the first and second support section. The first support section and/or the second support section have the three support parts which are pivotable in an articulated manner relative to one another and/or relative to the third support section. Electric motor drive is provided for adjusting the support parts. At least one separate actuating element is operatively associated with the individual support parts for pivoting a particular support part, and at least two support parts are pivotable independently. | 03-15-2012 |
20120090093 | STEERING MECHANISMS FOR HOSPITAL BEDS - A vehicle for use in hospitals, and the like, giving better mobility, steering, braking and passenger handling while providing comfort to the passengers from the time they lay down until they are standing on the side through the rotation and tilting ability of the frame. | 04-19-2012 |
20120096644 | FOOTBOARD WITH PARTIAL MATTRESS INTEGRATION - A patient support apparatus is convertible between a bed position, having a generally horizontal sleeping surface upon which a person lies in a supine position, and a chair egress position, allowing a person to exit the support from a sitting position. The patient support comprises a deck, a foot panel coupled to the deck, and an inflatable bladder assembly coupled to the foot panel. The inflatable bladder assembly is coupled to the foot panel and both the foot panel and inflatable bladder assembly are removable from the deck. | 04-26-2012 |
20120110738 | ADJUSTABLE BED WITH AN ACTUATOR SAFETY SLOT - Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed frame assembly that includes a first frame that includes two substantially parallel side frame members and at least one connector member between the parallel side frame members, a second frame comprising two substantially parallel side frame members, each of the side frame members having a lower end pivotally attached to one of the at least one connector member of the first frame, a bracket that includes a sliding slot, where in the bracket is securely attached to the second frame; and an actuator with a first end pivotally attached to the first frame and a second end that is slidably connected to the sliding slot of the bracket, wherein, when the actuator extends or retracts, the second end travels within the sliding slot without moving the second frame until an extent of the sliding slot is reached. | 05-10-2012 |
20120124742 | OPERATING ROOM TABLE ADAPTER - An operating room table adapter is disclosed herein for use with a surgical table includes an adapter board, a rail receiver, and a rail assembly. The adapter board includes a slot formed in the adapter board and a strap extending through the slot. The adapter board has a first side including a first coupler. The first coupler is configured to engage a coupler of the surgical table and the strap is configured to wrap around at least a portion of the surgical table. The rail assembly extends beyond an edge of the adapter board and is operable to couple to a patient support. | 05-24-2012 |
20120124743 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING CASTER BRAKING ALARM - A patient support is connectable to an external power source. The patient support includes a bedframe supported on a floor, a plurality of wheels coupled to the bedframe, and a brake configured to prevent the bed from moving on the floor. The brake is moveable between a braked position and an unbraked position. The patient support also includes a controller configured to activate an alarm when the brake is moved to the unbraked position when the bed is connected to the external power source. | 05-24-2012 |
20120131749 | APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a bed configured to support a subject and having an insertion hole through which a subject portion that is part of the subject is inserted; a pair of compression plates configured to hold and compress the subject portion when the subject portion is inserted through the insertion hole; and a unit including therein the pair of compression plates and having an opening through which an operator inserts a hand when the subject portion is inserted through the insertion hole. The unit includes a receiving plate at a position opposite to the opening in an insertion direction of the hand within a range of the insertion hole when viewed from the insertion hole. | 05-31-2012 |
20120137436 | BIOMETRIC BED CONFIGURATION - A bed has one or more electronically-controllable features. Input-output devices are used by persons to control the electronically-controllable features. A biometric input-output device obtains biometric data from persons who desire to control one or more of the electronically-controllable features. The bed may restrict access to or modify one or more of the electronically-controllable features based on the biometric data. | 06-07-2012 |
20120144584 | MULTI-LAYERED SUPPORT SYSTEM - In various embodiments, a support system includes a multi-layer cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a source to move air inside and outside the multi-layer cover sheet can be provided. The source can include a source of positive pressure or negative pressure. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144585 | PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH A LOCKING DECK SECTION - A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck movable from a use position to a stowed position. The patient-support deck is configured to engage receivers of the patient-support apparatus to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. A storage structure is configured to support the patient-support deck in a stowed position. The storage structure is configured to deflect under load to prevent damage to the storage structure or patient-support deck. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151676 | Comfey table/ surgery, recovery, transfer, pregnancy - The comfey table system is a mental frame with attachment holes for support bars and rods with pins that hold the hydraulic legs, head, arms, chest, hips, knees and back attachments in place on the metal frame there is a control pad and wires that connect to the legs that control side to side and up and down positioning of the tables. All five versions can be lengthened and expanded width wise to accommodate any size patient. The comfey system consists of two surgery table tops, pregnancy, transfer, and recovery tables. The surgeon now can place the patients upside down and any other position and can sit down and perform any surgery of today or tomorrow while also controlling patient's blood flows temps with the heating and cooling pad. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151677 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT - A device attachable to a patient table having a rail on at least one side of the table to accommodate at least one user interface having a cable connected thereto. The device includes a cable guiding mechanism to receive the cable. The cable guiding mechanism includes a guiding rod, and the cable guiding mechanism is attachable beneath the rail. The cable guiding mechanism also includes a cover having an opening mechanism provided through out a length of the cover. The cover includes a front end, a rear end and a middle portion. The middle portion of the cover is attached to the guiding rod through a movable connecting unit. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159711 | TABLE HAVING A CENTRAL CELLULAR HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE THERMALLY FUSED IN A SANDWICH CONFIGURATION BETWEEN TWO FIBRE-REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE FACE SHEETS - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine with an integrated medical table top on which a patient can lie is provided. The table top has a central polypropylene cellular honeycomb structure thermally fused in a sandwich configuration between two fibre-reinforced polypropylene face sheets. A strip of fibre-reinforced polypropylene is thermally fused along the entire length of the edge of the sandwich layers and along the end sections of the strip so that the resultant package of layers and end strip is sealingly enclosed to form the tabletop. Table top has a cover which may have a paint or acrylic finish, or may be foamed or “soft-touch” or suitably coated, in order to enhance the patient's comfort and to ensure that tabletop is hard-wearing and readily cleanable. | 06-28-2012 |
20120174316 | Motorized Bed Preventing A Person From Being Jammed - A motorized bed includes a bed body and a driving device. The bed body includes a base frame, a fixed frame, and a movable frame. The driving device includes a drive unit mounted on the fixed frame, a guide tube mounted on the drive unit, a threaded rod mounted in the guide tube, an extension tube mounted in the guide tube and having a first end provided with a push portion and a second end connected with the movable frame, and a threaded mover moved by the threaded rod and movable to abut the push portion. Thus, when a human body is disposed between the movable frame and the base frame, the human body only needs to overcome the weight of the movable frame to detach the extension tube from the mover, so that the movable frame stops moving immediately. | 07-12-2012 |
20120186017 | Examination Table - An examination table designed to provide a technician or practitioner easy access to various regions of a patient's body. Specifically, the examination table includes a lower support structure, an upper support structure, and an examination passageway. The upper support structure has a sliding access panel disposed on a side of the upper support structure such that the examination passageway is provided when the sliding access panel is repositioned at various measurements. | 07-26-2012 |
20120198621 | SURGICAL TABLE HAVING OVERLOAD DETECTION MEANS - A surgical table for supporting a patient, the surgical table including:
| 08-09-2012 |
20120198622 | BED GAP FILLER AND FOOTBOARD PAD - A hospital bed includes a frame having a head end, a foot end longitudinally spaced from the head end, and first and second laterally spaced sides. A siderail is coupled to the frame adjacent one of the first and second laterally spaced sides. A footboard is coupled to the frame adjacent the foot end such that a gap is defined between the siderail and the footboard. A barrier pad is coupleable to the frame in a first position and in a second position. The barrier pad is situated in the gap and extends generally longitudinally when coupled to the frame in the first position. The barrier pad extends generally laterally in juxtaposition with the footboard when coupled to the frame in the second position. The barrier pad, therefore, serves as a gap filler when in the first position and serves as a footboard pad in the second position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120198623 | MATTRESS RETAINER SYSTEM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED - A mattress retention system for adjustable beds employs a tension web attached to a top surface of an element of an articulating support structure. The tension web is inset from a longitudinal edge and lateral edges of the articulating support structure element and incorporates a first fastener moiety on an extending edge. A mating element is attached to the bottom surface of a mattress adjacent an edge to be restrained. The mating element incorporates a second fastener moiety for operable connection to the first fastener moiety and includes a web section having a first edge attached to the bottom surface of the mattress and a second edge carrying the second fastener moiety for flexibility in attaching the fastener moieties. | 08-09-2012 |
20120255121 | LOW NOISE LINEAR DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSOR BY VARIABLE AMPLITUDE DRIVER - A patient-support apparatus includes an inflatable support structure, a variable output pump, a power supply and a controller. The pump includes a driver that is responsive to variations in the power signal applied to the driver to vary the output from the pump. The pump output is varied depending on the amount of flow needed as determined by a sensor that senses the pressure in the inflatable support structure. | 10-11-2012 |
20120291200 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING ALERT LIGHT - A bed includes a frame, a controller coupled to the frame, and a patient position detection system coupled to the frame and coupled to the controller. The patient position detection system has multiple modes of operation of varying sensitivities for determining whether a person supported on the frame has moved by a sufficient amount to activate an alarm. The frame includes a plurality of barriers. An alert light is coupled to one of the barriers. | 11-22-2012 |
20120304383 | OPERATING TABLE - An operating table comprises a patient support carried by a column, wherein the column has a foot having at least two base arms which are arranged next to one another and which extend with variable spacing in the longitudinal direction of the patient support. | 12-06-2012 |
20120304384 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING PATIENTS AND CONTROLLING PATIENT TEMPERATURE - Patient support systems and methods for transferring patients and controlling patient temperature. The system can include a non-inflatable and self-supporting platform that can include a first surface and a second surface separated by a distance, a plurality of supporting structures that extends at least partially across the distance between the first surface and the second surface, a plenum, and a plurality of apertures formed through at least one of the first surface and the second surface and in fluid communication with the plenum. The system can further include a fluid source configured to move fluid into the plenum and out the plurality of apertures. A method of transferring a patient can include moving fluid into the plenum and out the plurality of apertures to form a fluid pallet. A method of controlling patient temperature can include moving a temperature-controlled fluid into the plenum and out the plurality of apertures. | 12-06-2012 |
20130019405 | MOISTURE DETECTION SYSTEM - A moisture detection and alarming system connected to a person-support apparatus has been described. The system comprises a moisture detection sheet connected to at least one pressure sensor, at least moisture sensor and a controller. The pressure sensor can be configured to send a signal to the controller. The controller can be configured to receive the pressure signal from the pressure sensor and determine the presence of a person supported on the person support apparatus. If a person is supported on the person-support apparatus then a moisture sensor is activated by the controller to sense the moisture content on a mattress pad. If the moisture content on the mattress pad is out of a predefined range then an alarming unit can be activated. The controller may further be connected to at least one of a hospital network, communication station and nurse call system. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019406 | APPARATUSES FOR SUPPORTING AND MONITORING A PERSON - Embodiments disclosed herein related to person support apparatuses and systems, and in particular, to such apparatuses and systems that incorporate or are used with vital signs monitoring devices. | 01-24-2013 |
20130061396 | PATIENT/INVALID HANDLING SUPPORT - A patient support for supporting a patient includes an inflatable mattress defining a support surface and a pneumatic system for inflating the inflatable mattress. The pneumatic system includes a pressurized reservoir for holding pressurized air and selectively releases pressurized air from the reservoir to the mattress. | 03-14-2013 |
20130067661 | Dry Air Patient Support System and Method - A patient support system and related method are provided to remove moisture away from a patient and into an interior of a patient support surface. Dry air is circulated through the interior of the support surface to draw away the moisture. Air movers and air dryers are used to circulate and recondition the air in a closed flow path through the patient support surface and back into the air movers and dryers. Alternatively, environmental air may be dried and propelled by the air movers and dryers through the interior of the support surface and discharged back into the environment. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074261 | Grossing station - A grossing station for use with performing autopsy, necropsy or pathology procedures comprises a table and an overhead hood connected to a top surface of the table. The grossing station further comprises a blower and ventilation system arranged in the table to move air across the table from a front to rear direction. The grossing station also comprises a trough arranged in an upper surface of the table, wherein the trough receives a plurality of interchangeable grid plates or sinks therein. The grossing station also comprises a first and second panel arranged at the side of the hood in order to create a fume hood for use by the user of the grossing station. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074262 | AUTOMATIC PATIENT WEIGHT MEASUREMENT FOR DETERMINING PRESSURE RELIEF SET POINTS - A method and a system have been described to determine a pressure relief set point for a person-support apparatus. The method includes determining the change in pressure or volume in a zone from a vacant mode to a person occupied mode and computing the weight supported there from. | 03-28-2013 |
20130091631 | Patient Support Apparatus With In-Room Device Communication - A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus—which may be a bed or the like—and one or more mobile electronic tags that are positionable in the room and which communicate wirelessly with the patient support apparatus. The electronic tags are attached to one or more of a patient, a medical device, or a caregiver. After detecting the tag(s), the patient support apparatus implements one or more patient care protocols, and provides alerts if the protocols are violated. The implementation may be automatic or require caregiver confirmation. The protocols can be for fall prevention, bed sore prevention, pneumonia prevention, caregiver hand washing, dialysis, and/or other purposes. The patient support apparatus determines the protocol(s) based on one or more of the following: the type of medical device, the specific patient, the presence or absence of the caregiver, and/or information transmitted to, or input into, the patient support apparatus. | 04-18-2013 |
20130111664 | WHEELED CARRIAGE WITH BRAKE LOCK SYSTEM - A wheeled carriage for supporting a patient has a wheeled base having frame members supporting a plurality of caster wheel assemblies and a braking system. A moveable brake lock assembly, a brake lock actuator, and a swivel lock receiver are operatively connected to one of the caster wheel assemblies to define a locking caster wheel assembly. The brake lock assembly comprises an actuating member, a swivel lock member, and a brake member that are interconnected as a unit for simultaneous movement. The brake lock actuator is operable to selectively move the brake lock assembly into an engaged position via engagement with the actuating member such that the swivel lock member engages the swivel lock receiver and the brake member contacts a wheel of the locking caster wheel assembly thereby preventing rotation and swiveling of the wheel. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117936 | Medical Equipment with Antimicrobial Components and/or System - A patient support includes a patient support surface, a barrier adjacent the patient support surface, with a portion of the barrier or patient support surface including at least one material suspended therein, applied thereto, or embedded therein having an antimicrobial property, and an energy generation system directing energy to the portion or another portion of the barrier or patient support surface, the energy comprising a current, a field, heat, sound waves, or light to provide antimicrobial treatment to the portion or the other portion. | 05-16-2013 |
20130145549 | PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE - A patient support device. The support device includes a first side for contacting a surface, the first side having a perimeter portion and an inner portion. The support device further includes a second side for contacting a patient, the second side having a perimeter portion and an inner portion. The support devices also includes at least one baffle interconnected between the first and second sides. When in an unloaded state, the perimeter portion of the first side is in contact with the surface and the inner portion of the first side is spaced a first distance away from the surface. When in a loaded state the perimeter portion of the first side is in contact with the surface and the inner portion of the first side is spaced a second distance away from the surface. The second distance is less than the first distance. | 06-13-2013 |
20130152307 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ORIENTING OR MOVING SURFACES - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a controller and/or a procedure table. The procedure table includes a driver that moves the table, and at least one indicator that indicates status of a condition of the table. The controller includes an unlock actuator that enables the driver to move the table, and a lock actuator that prevents the driver from moving the table while enabling the at least one indicator to continue indicating the status. In some exemplary embodiments, the unlock actuator does not enable the driver to move the table until after expiration of a specified delay period that begins upon actuation of the unlock actuator. Other exemplary embodiments also include a delay period indicator that indicates initiation of the delay period upon actuation of the unlock actuator, and that terminates the indication upon expiration of the delay period. | 06-20-2013 |
20130160207 | MEDICAL BED - A medical bed includes a bed body, a headboard, a footboard and a bed top. The bed body has a head set and a foot set. The headboard and the footboard are attached to the head set and the foot set, respectively. The headboard and the footboard each have two ground-mounted supporting posts, a transverse bar connected between middle portions of the two supporting posts and a headboard body or a footboard body detachably mounted on the supporting posts. The headboard body and footboard body are each a plastic unity. The bed top is installed over the head set and the foot set and has an outer frame and a plurality of parallel flat planks. The medical bed can have its components compactly arranged and received in a single carton. The medical bed is structurally simple and requires reduced packing material and storage space. | 06-27-2013 |
20130239329 | Patient Support - Standby power supplies for patient tables need frequent replacement of the lead-acid batteries on which they depend. We propose to feed the emergency power direct to the drive motors, subsequent to the control circuitry. This will reduce the load on the standby power system, allowing greater design freedom to select longer-lasting or less expensive energy stores. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239330 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING OF ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONS AND CONDITIONS - An assembly monitoring system includes a receiver, an assembly, and a processor. The assembly includes at least one trackable component including a transmitter configured to deliver component identifying data to the receiver. The processor is in electronic communication with the receiver and stores authorized assembly configuration data associated with at least one authorized component. The processor is configured to receive the component identifying data from the receiver and to compare the component identifying data with the authorized assembly configuration data. The processor is further configured to generate a first improper assembly signal when the component identifying data does not correspond to at least a portion of the authorized assembly configuration data. | 09-19-2013 |
20130247299 | Resilient Side Rails for Medical Tables - This disclosure relates to resilient side rails for medical tables. In some aspects, a side rail for a medical table includes an elongated body having a height and a width that are configured to be received by a medical accessory, and the elongated body is formed of a material having a modulus of elasticity that is about 50 gigapascals to about 150 gigapascals and a yield strength that is about 40×10 | 09-26-2013 |
20130283529 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers, that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects. | 10-31-2013 |
20130283530 | Bedding System with Support Surface Control - A bedding system uses machine vision to makes adjustments for comfort and/or support. In one aspect, a pressure mapping engine measures a two-dimensional pressure image of a sleeper on the bedding system while the sleeper is sleeping on the bedding system. A machine vision process analyzes the pressure image. A comfort and support engine adjusts a comfort and/or support of the bedding system based on the machine vision analysis. | 10-31-2013 |
20130318716 | CONFIGURABLE USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITAL BED - Configurable user interface systems for a patient support structure are disclosed. As described a control interface comprises the capability to allow limited impact on processes deemed important when other applications and programs are run. The configurable user interface systems described herein allow for customized display of information and display options available to a user in various environments. | 12-05-2013 |
20130318717 | COMPACT AND PORTABLE GYNECOLOGICAL EXAM DEVICE - A compact, lightweight, and sturdy gynecological exam device which can be placed on a bed or other appropriate surfaces for healthcare practitioners to perform examinations. This gynecological exam device is designed to be folded into a compact “box-like” design for easy storage or transportation. When folded, this gynecological exam device is compact enough to fit into a luggage, preferably a standard carry-on luggage with wheels for air travel to remote areas or in-home services. This gynecological exam device has folding and sliding panels, adjustable footrests/stirrups, and adjustable headrest built into various sections of the exam table. These panels can be unfolded or slid into wider sections to accommodate patients of different sizes, heights, and weights. Further, some of these panels are to be used to ensure stability when placed on a soft surface, such as, a mattress, for safety reasons. This gynecological exam device has an adjustable back support for tilting the angle of the top section, and height adjusting mechanism to adjust the height of the lower section to ensure proper positioning of the patient for a safe, comfortable and accurate examination. This gynecological exam device can be laid flat as an exam bed or erected as an exam chair. | 12-05-2013 |
20130333114 | OCCUPANT SUPPORT WITH A KNEE LIFT - An occupant support comprises a frame ( | 12-19-2013 |
20140020178 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER ALGORITHM AND CHARACTERIZATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL EVOKED POTENTIALS - An automated EP analysis apparatus for monitoring, detecting and identifying changes (adverse or recovering) to a physiological system generating the analyzed EPs, wherein the apparatus is adapted to characterize and classify EPs and create alerts of changes (adverse or recovering) to the physiological systems generating the EPs if the acquired EP waveforms change significantly in latency, amplitude or morphology. | 01-23-2014 |
20140026322 | PROXY CAREGIVER INTERFACE - A patient support apparatus for use in a healthcare facility has associated therewith a graphical user interface (GUI) that is operable to display information pertaining to features of the patient support apparatus and to display information pertaining to features of other patient support apparatuses. Under some circumstances, the GUI may also be used to control functions of some of the other patient support apparatuses. A bed data server is communicatively coupled to the patient support apparatus and to the other patient support apparatuses to control information flow to the GUI from the other patient support apparatuses. | 01-30-2014 |
20140059766 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH A MICROCLIMATE SYSTEM AND A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A patient support apparatus includes a surface and a pneumatic system cooperating to provide a microclimate system for reducing moisture at the interface of a patient and the surface. The patient support apparatus further includes a graphical user interface and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to adjust operation of the microclimate system in response to sensor outputs from sensors included in the microclimate system and caregiver inputs from the graphical user interface. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068860 | HOSPITAL BED WITH BED LEAVING ALARM FUNCTION - A hospital bed with bed leaving alarm function includes a bed frame unit, a plurality of support pads mounted on the bed frame unit to together form a bed surface, on which a patient lies, sits or leans; and a plurality of casters. At least one bed leaving sensing unit is provided on a middle section of the bed surface and connected to an external monitoring device. Each bed leaving sensing unit includes a substrate for correspondingly locking to a top of the support pads, and a plurality of sensors spaced on the substrate and electrically connected to the monitoring device. The bed leaving sensing unit provides pressure data to the monitoring device, and the monitoring device emits an alarm when the pressure data indicates the patient is not lying on the bed, so as to prevent the patient from leaving bed alone or carelessly falling off the hospital bed. | 03-13-2014 |
20140082841 | NURSING BED - A nursing bed, including at least a net-shaped fabric with a mesh opening, and a bearing frame. The net-shaped fabric includes a warp and a weft interwoven in a vertical direction. The diameter or inscribed circle diameter of the mesh opening is 2 to 6 times the diameter of the warp and the weft. The ratio of the area of an opening of the mesh opening to the area of the mesh opening is 35% to 78%. The diameter or inscribed circle diameter of the mesh opening is less than 1.5 mm. A plurality of warp interwoven strips or weft interwoven strips is disposed on the net-shaped fabric in a direction of one of the strip or the weft, or in directions of the strip and the weft. The interwoven strips are uniformly distributed on the net-shaped fabric and in a pectinate shape or grid shape. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090171 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an imager operably coupled to one or more of a power source, a steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., and having one or more modules operable to control the power source, steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., so as to maintain an authorized operator in the image zone. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090172 | Automated Systems, Devices, and Methods for Transporting and Supporting Patients - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an imager operably coupled to one or more of a power source, a steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., and having one or more modules operable to control the power source, steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., so as to maintain an authorized operator in the image zone. | 04-03-2014 |
20140115784 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A system includes a patient support apparatus that has one or more therapies. The therapies are optionally available depending on the acuity of the patient. A request for enablement of a therapy is transferred to a service provider for approval and, when approved, the therapy is enabled by the service provider. The patient support apparatus may be in communication with a server that is in communication with multiple patient support apparatuses so that the server is operable to selectively enable therapies on various patient support apparatuses. | 05-01-2014 |
20140237722 | SENSORS IN A MATRESS COVER - A patient support apparatus includes a cushion, a cover arranged over a top side of the cushion, and a sensor unit. The sensor unit is coupled to the cover and arranged to underlie a patient supported on the cover. The sensor unit includes a sensor configured to detect conditions near the interface of a patient's skin with the cover. | 08-28-2014 |
20140245536 | ADJUSTABLE BED MATTRESS RETAINER SYSTEM - A mattress retention system for adjustable beds employs a tubular fabric tension web attached with a restraining bar to a top surface of an element of an articulating support structure. The restraining bar is secured with brackets inset from a longitudinal edge and lateral edges of the articulating support structure element. | 09-04-2014 |
20140250597 | ADJUSTABLE BED FOUNDATION SYSTEM WITH BUILT-IN SELF-TEST - This disclosure describes built-in self-test techniques for an adjustable bed foundation system. In one example, this disclosure describes a remote controller device for an adjustable bed foundation system, the remote controller device includes a user interface configured to receive input from a user, and a processor configured to initiate, via the user interface, at least one test sequence that tests the remote controller device in response to the received user input, and display, via the user interface, information related to the at least one test sequence. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259409 | ELECTRIC BED - An electric bed is formed of a bedstead having an immovable base and a movable base pivotably connected with the immovable base, a drive mounted to the bedstead for driving the movable base to pivot relative to the immovable base, and an air bag mounted to the first or second surface and provided with a hole and a sounder mounted into the hole. The immovable base has a first surface facing the movable base. The movable base has a second surface facing the immovable base. The movable base is pivotable between a lying position and an uplift position relative to the immovable base. If a foreign object or the user's body is jammed between the immovable base and the movable base, the air bag will be squeezed to make the sounder sound for warning. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259410 | MULTI-ALERT LIGHTS FOR HOSPITAL BED - A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The zones each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated zones are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more. Alternatively or additionally, a GUI of the patient support apparatus displays alert indicia as part of a screen saver. Further alternatively or additionally, the patient support apparatus illuminates an alert light in a manner indicating an optimal time for taking a patient's vital signs. | 09-18-2014 |
20140304914 | HIDDEN MATTRESS-RETENTION MECHANISM - A mattress-retention mechanism is provided that prevents a mattress from moving on an adjustable bed during articulation. The mechanism includes a rod held between two retainer ends. The rod is held on the mattress bottom within a tube. The retainer ends have a downwardly extending leg that passes through a corresponding hole in the bed base. Each leg has a toothed rack that can be engaged by a latch. Each retainer end is held in place by a latch assembly coupled to the bottom of the adjustable bed base. The latch assembly has a retainer block that holds a latch, and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism operates to move the latch into engagement with the leg of the retainer end. The mechanism maintains the mattress in place relative to the adjustable bed base, while being hidden from view. | 10-16-2014 |
20140304915 | Occupant Support Adapted to Manage Pressure Ulcer Risk and Associated Risk Management Methods - A method of accommodating pressure ulcer vulnerability of an occupant of an occupant support, a method of managing pressure ulcer risk of an occupant of an occupant support, and an occupant support adapted to manage pressure ulcer risk of an occupant thereof are disclosed. The methods and occupant support account for occupant specific or occupant class specific risk factors based on empirical data. | 10-16-2014 |
20140331406 | Patient Transportation Systems - A patient transportation system includes: a patient transportation device configured to dock with a medical instrument, the patient transportation device having a plurality of wheels; a registration apparatus configured to register information; and a control unit configured to change at least one wheel position of at least one wheel of the plurality of wheels based on information registered by the registration apparatus. The system may be used to assist operating staff when the patient transportation device approaches the medical instrument. | 11-13-2014 |
20140345054 | MEDICAL COUCH APPARATUS - Medical couch apparatus is provided capable of reducing the overrun amount even if the overrun occurs while shortening the stop distance when the top is urgently stopped to make it difficult for the overrun to occur. The frame is arranged between the couch body and the top to be guided in the rostrocaudal direction of the subject by the couch body. The driving unit transfers the top in the rostrocaudal direction via the frame. The guide unit is arranged between the frame and the top to guide the top in the rostrocaudal direction. The biasing mechanism biases the top in the opposite direction of the transfer direction of the top. The bias control unit applies the force to the top to be transferred in the opposite direction for the frame through the biasing force by the biasing mechanism when the transfer of the top by the driving unit is stopped. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352066 | MATTRESS-BEARING HOSPITAL BED - A mattress-bearing hospital bed comprises a hospital bed body on which a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners are installed and a mattress structure which comprises a silicone layer with straight grooves thereon, a polyurethane film covering the silicone layer, and a velvet fabric layer whose one surface is melt to the plane bottom of the polyurethane film covering the silicone layer and other surface contacts the hospital bed body by means of the hook-and-loop fasteners in order to attach the mattress structure to the hospital bed body. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359940 | Patient Single Surface System - This invention is directed towards a patient single surface system, PS3, which is a next generation system solution for patient accommodation, diagnosis, treatment, transfer and transport. PS3 provides a single surface for the patient to remain on from the trauma site through diagnosis, treatment and convalescence. Needs addressed by the PS3 system include improved patient treatment through reduction in time to treatment, reduced or eliminated unnecessary patient movement and injury, as well as improved comfort throughout treatment and convalescence. In addition, the PS3 system solves significant economic considerations. | 12-11-2014 |
20150007390 | Patient Transport System - A patient transport system includes a patient transport device configured to be docked on a medical instrument, and a detection device configured to determine information relevant to an approach, occurring during docking, of the patient transport device to the medical instrument. The patient transport system assists the docking procedure of the patient transport device on the medical instrument. | 01-08-2015 |
20150059092 | SURGICAL TABLE - A surgical table having a table top for receiving a patient thereon, a support for supporting the table top, two rails connected to the table top one on each side in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the table top, and at least one slide means on each side of the support for slidingly receiving the rail along the longitudinal axis. The rails are connected to the table top at two connection points on each side of the table top or is connected to the table top at one connection point only and the other end of the table top lies on a pin that may be joined in the corresponding connection point on each side of the table top. | 03-05-2015 |
20150082542 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A location detection system for person support apparatuses includes multiple network wireless access points that communicate with a plurality of mobile transceivers positioned on board the person support apparatuses. Based upon signal strength data (e.g. RSSI or RCPI) of messages from the access points to the transceivers, the locations of the person support apparatuses are determined. In some embodiments, the person support apparatuses include an additional location detection system that utilizes fixed locators having short range transceivers to generate a second location determination of the person support apparatuses. In still other embodiments, the person support apparatuses utilize the second location detection system to determine the location of the wireless access points. The person support apparatuses may also broadcast their location to other devices that then utilize the received signal strengths of those messages to determine their own location. | 03-26-2015 |
20150113732 | ACCESSORY FLAT-TOP PANEL FOR USE WITH SURGICAL TABLES - An accessory flat-top panel for use with a surgical table includes a board adapted to support a patient, a left attachment pylon coupled to the board, and a right attachment pylon coupled to the board. The left and right attachment pylons are each formed to include channels sized to receive a rail included in a surgical table. The width of the board between a left side and a right side of the board is greater than the width of a pair of rails included in a surgical table to support portions of a patient wider than pair of rails included in the support top. | 04-30-2015 |
20150135436 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH UNIVERSAL ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - A patient support includes a patient support surface, a DVT pump mounted in the patient support, and a port mounted at the patient support in selective fluid communication with the DVT pump. Optionally, the patient support further includes a control system to detect when a DVT device is coupled or in close proximity to the port and/or the type of DVT device. Further, the control system may be configured to control the pump based on the type of DVT device coupled to the port. | 05-21-2015 |
20150290060 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers, that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290061 | PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUSES HAVING EXERCISE THERAPY FEATURES - Person support apparatuses having exercise features are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a person support apparatus includes a support surface, a footboard, a sensor, and a passive resistance mechanism. The support surface has a foot end and a head end, and the footboard is located near the foot end of the support surface, extending above the support surface. The footboard may include a pressure surface positioned to receive a pressing force. The footboard is freely slidable from an extended position to a retracted position with respect to the foot end of the support surface. The sensor provides a signal indicative of a magnitude of the pressing force incident on the pressure surface of the footboard. The passive resistance mechanism is coupled to the footboard, and resists a motion of the footboard to the extended position. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290063 | CHIROPRACTIC TABLE - Chiropractic table that allows conservation of the natural curves of the spine of a patient using thereof, comprising a continuous curved surface having a concave section at its central portion on the convex side of said curved surface defining first and second convex sections, wherein the ends of the curved surface are in contact with the ends of a frame composed of a plurality of longitudinal straight bar pairs, parallel to each other and which are transversely joined by a plurality of main transverse bars to said longitudinal straight bars, wherein further the first convex section has a greater height than the second convex section with respect to the plane defined by the plurality of longitudinal straight bars and the plurality of main transverse bars. | 10-15-2015 |
20150305955 | PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH A CONFIGURABLE SIDERAIL - A siderail assembly for a patient-support apparatus including a frame and defining a head end, a foot end longitudinally spaced-apart therefrom, and two laterally spaced-apart sides, comprises a siderail body and a movement assembly. The movement assembly is coupled to the siderail body and is configured to be coupled with the frame of the patient-support apparatus. The movement assembly is configured so that the siderail body moves relative to the frame about a generally laterally-extending axis between a lowered position, a first raised position, and a second raised position laterally spaced apart from the first raised position. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313781 | ACCESSORY BAR FOR A TREATMENT BED - An accessory bar for a treatment bed is disclosed. The bar comprises a bracket releasably mounted, in use, to said treatment bed. An upright extends upwardly from the bracket in use. In one embodiment, an arm extends transversely from the upright. The arm has extending therefrom one or more pairs of posts. The posts extend generally horizontally, towards the area over the bed, in use. | 11-05-2015 |
20150342806 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an imager operably coupled to one or more of a power source, a steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., and having one or more modules operable to control the power source, steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., so as to maintain an authorized operator in the image zone. | 12-03-2015 |
20150366359 | FLYING BED STRUCTURE SUPPORTED/SUSPENDED ABOVE THE GROUND BY SIX OR MORE SPRINGS - This Flyingbed structure supported/suspended above the ground by six or more springs mounted into the ceiling or any other overhead frame allows a freedom of movement and feeling of weightlessness found in no other type of bed. The cross direction angles the springs are mounted allow the bed to stabilize itself from excess swinging and make it easier to get in and out of bed. | 12-24-2015 |
20160030263 | BED - The present invention is plurality of telescoping tubes which are supported by air pressure. The telescoping tubes are used as a support system for a bed, and namely, a hospital bed. The telescoping tubes have a spring system in areas where air pressure is not required, and air pressure may be controlled in a precise manner so as accommodate the patient in a specific manner. A laminate or fitted sheet with a plurality of apertures may be fitted on the top of the tubes so as to provide added support and to absorb bed soiling. The telescoping tubes either as a whole bed or in part, may be easily placed into a sanitizing system that extends the life of the bed and reduces the transmission of communicable diseases. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038102 | PATIENT TABLE AND CONTROL DEVICE OF PALLET OF PATIENT TABLE - A patient table and a control device of a pallet of the patient table are provided according to the present application to facilitate achieving the switching between manual operation and automatic operation in controlling the pallet, and to improve the operation convenience. The control device includes a through-beam photoelectric switch, a shutter and a trigger connected to the shutter, the trigger is arranged on a push-pull portion of the pallet to allow the shutter to be driven to move when a hand acts on the push-pull portion, to block a light beam of the through-beam photoelectric switch. The through-beam photoelectric switch is in signal connection with the control board of the patient table and is configured to send a signal for releasing the pallet to the control board of the patient table once the light beam of the through-beam photoelectric switch is blocked. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038361 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH WIRELESS HEADWALL COMMUNICATION - A person support apparatus includes a first transceiver adapted to wirelessly communicate with a second transceiver of a headwall interface that is positioned off of the person support apparatus. A communication link is automatically established between the first and second transceivers without requiring a user of the person support apparatus to activate a designated control and without requiring the user to identify the headwall interface. The first transceiver includes a unique identifier assigned to the headwall interface in its messages to the headwall interface. The first transceiver may also automatically transmit a disconnect signal to the headwall interface indicating the termination of the communication link is not accidental. The disconnect signal is sent based on one or more of the following: (1) a brake being off, (2) an A/C power cord being unplugged; and/or (3) a signal strength between the transceivers decreasing. | 02-11-2016 |
20160067134 | REMOTE CONTROL HOUSING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS, AND PROTECTIVE COVERS FOR REMOTE CONTROLS - A cover device for a remote control device comprises an anterior wall defining a central opening therein, a posterior wall formed of two ledges and defining a gap therein, a first lateral wall connected to the anterior wall and the posterior wall, a second lateral wall connected to the anterior wall and the posterior wall, a superior wall connected to the anterior wall, the posterior wall, the first lateral wall, and the second lateral wall, and a door hingedly connected to the anterior wall. The cover device may further comprise two overhangs connected to one of the lateral walls, and the two overhangs may define a rail slot. The cover device may be slidably attachable to a side rail of a surgical table via the rail slot. A remote control device is slidably insertable into the remote control cover device. | 03-10-2016 |
20160073978 | PATIENT POSITIONER SYSTEM - A computer controlled robot system for positioning a patient for radiation therapy or other medical procedures and the like. The robot is mounted at the top of a vertical shaft extending from the treatment room floor and includes horizontal arms arranged to maximize the available work envelope and eliminate “dead spots” in the envelope that the robot cannot reach. A double redundant coupling system for coupling devices to the robot is provided. A vision based docking system is employed for automatically coupling devices to the robot. Various enhanced safety features are provided, including device specific collision avoidance. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074265 | PATIENT CARE BED - A caster locking mechanism includes a foot movable between retracted and extended positions, a lock bar movable from an unlocked to a locked position, a release bar movable from an initial to a release position, and a lock and release assembly. The lock and release assembly includes a guide plate defining a slot, a rocker coupled to the lock bar and including a protrusion slidably disposed within the slot, and a release member coupled to the release bar and including a protrusion slidably disposed within the slot. Moving the lock bar to the locked position slides the protrusion of the rocker through the slot to extend the foot. Moving the release bar to the release position urges the protrusion of the release member through the and into contact with the protrusion of the rocker to urge the protrusion of the rocker back, thereby retracting the foot. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081592 | BED HAVING LOAD DETECTION FUNCTION AND BED-LOAD DETECTOR - In a bed having a load detection function, a load detector attached to a bed main body includes a load cell provided at a site which is positioned at any location on a load transmission path extending from a bed surface-forming portion to a bed installation surface, and at which a load from the bed surface-forming portion side is received and the load is transmitted to a configuration member of the installation surface side. The load cell includes a load-receiving member, and a base body which is separated from the load-receiving member and to which the load from the load-receiving member is applied. The load-receiving member comes into contact with the base body, the load from the load-receiving member acts on the base body, and the resulting strain is detected by a strain sensor. | 03-24-2016 |
20160106610 | ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL BED AND OPERATING BED HAVING TRACTION REPOSITION FUNCTION - Disclosed is an orthopedics hospital bed and surgical table with the functions of traction and reduction comprising a bedstead, and at least one traction holder, wherein, each of the traction holder includes two traction pillars and a traction beam detachably mounted on top ends of the two traction pillars; a sliding rail is provided at each of the two sides of the bedstead and extends in a direction of a length of the bedstead; lower ends of the two traction pillars of each traction holder are slidably mounted in the two sliding rails respectively, and connected into the sliding rail through a rotate shaft or a hinge; the traction pillars are locked forwardly at set-up position, and the traction beam is configured to connect to a traction device. | 04-21-2016 |
20160151220 | SURGICAL TABLES | 06-02-2016 |
20160158083 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH ENERGY TRANSFER - A patient support including a base; a patient support surface supported by the base; an electrically powered device; a rechargeable power storage device for powering the electrically powered device; and a receiving coil electrically coupled to the rechargeable power supply for inductive coupling with a transmitting coil. The receiving coil is for recharging the rechargeable power supply when the receiving coil is inductively coupled to the transmitting coil. | 06-09-2016 |
20160184157 | TRANSPORTER TABLE SYSTEM - A transporter table system for rollably transporting a patient between two support surfaces comprising a transporter table and a surgical table, wherein each table includes a table top, having a plate surface mounted atop with an array of openings, a plurality of rocker arms freely vertically movable within the table top, and an array of rollers rotatably mounted atop the plurality of rocker arms. The transporter system further comprises a locking mechanism for securing the transporter table to the surgical table during use and at least one motor within each of the tables for the purpose of adjusting the height and tilt of plurality of rocker arms and associated table tops. | 06-30-2016 |
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20220133560 | Pronator - This invention was developed in response to the need to move a patient from the supine (face up) position to the prone (face down) position and then back to the supine position after therapy is completed. There is the additional option to stop halfway in the lateral decubitus position for therapies which require the patient to be place on their side. | 05-05-2022 |
20220133572 | Robotic Systems, Operating Room Systems, Insulated Conductor Including Biologically Active Material, Microplastic Filter, and Combinations Thereof - This disclosure provides an enhanced operating table and room, an insulated conductor, and a filtration system. The table includes an attachment, controlling parameters during surgery, a control, and a console. The attachment is moveable relative to at least one reference point. The console allows monitoring parameters during surgery. The room includes sensors integrated throughout and a data module in communication with the sensors. The data module receives data from the plurality of sensors, stores the received data in memory, and analyzes and processes the stored data. The insulated conductor includes an electrical conductor and an insulator. The insulator partially electrically or thermally insulates the electrical conductor. The filtration system removes particles within a fluid A transducer generates a pressure gradient to promote the particles to flow. Alternatively, the filtration system can include a robotic system. The robotic system charges particles such that the particles within the fluid adhere. | 05-05-2022 |